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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1998 Council Minutes• • COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 21, 1998 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE January 21, 1998 TIME STARTED 5:30 p.m. TIME ENDED 9:20 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Council Members Bergeson, Dahl, Lyden, Neal and Mayor Sullivan MEMBERS ABSENT None Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia; Assistant to the City Administrator, Dan Tesch; Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Rick DeGardner; Community Development Director, Brie Wessel; Consulting Planner, Alan Brixius; Planning Coordinator, Mary ay eland and Clerk - Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson. UPDATE REGARDING APPOINTMENTS, DAN, TESCH A letter has been sent to all current advisory board mem bcrs?vhose terms are expiring telling them that their terms have been extended for 90 days to allow time for the City Council to advertise, interview and meppoitmenls. Other appointments that Council must make include: - Centennial Fire Steer; volunteered fo. - Vadnais Lake • °" agement Association (Rocky Keehn, a resident of Lino Lakes and an e der h: o een representing Lino Lakes) - EDAAB `son has been the Council liaison) - Joint Law nforcenent (This committee meets once a month, Andy will continue as the City re sentative) - County Corrections Program (Andy will continue to represent Lino Lakes) - District Memorial Board (This is an elective position, Donna Carlson was appoint to fill an unexpired position) - Solid Waste Committee (A statement of purpose is needed) - Capital Building Committee (This committee will be abolished) cludes two (2) elected officials, Andy and Kim This matter will be on the January 12, 1998 Council agenda. HAY STUDY UPDATE, DAN TESCH Kim and Caroline were given copies of the original engagement letter. The Hay Group • consultant will be reviewing his preliminary finding with department heads tomorrow. It PAGE 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 21, 1998 appears that there will be no dramatic changes. The process looks at the position not the person performing the duties nor their years of experience. As this was an update, no action is needed. DISCUSSION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE, ALAN BRIXIUS Al presented a draft of the Telecommunications Ordinance. The Council had requested that an ordinance be drafted to limit the places where towers (antennas) could be located. The ordinance would allow the City to restrict location of new towers and yet not be so restrictive that the City would face a lawsuit with every application. The purpose of the ordinance is to keep towers out of residential districts and restrict them to the industrial districts. This would still provide tower users a wide coverage of the City. The draft ordinance will be presented to the EDAAB and the After consideration by those two (2) boards, the draft ord. City Council probably the last Council meeting in Febru No Council action is needed at this time. aping Board. e brought to the 1998 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING,.CITIZENS FORUM UPDATE, AL BRIXIUS The Comprehensive Land L1se Plan (Comp Plan) Task Force will meet on January 29, 1998 and possibly one more time before the draft Comp Plan is sent to the Council at the first meeting in Feb Seveinl community forums will be held. This is the best place to explain the Comp Plan to the community. After the public forums are completed, staff will begin a staging plan. Although the decision was not unanimous, the moderate growth plan has been selected by the Comp Plan Task Force. This means that there will be less residential building. Policies and philosophies are needed to slow down the rate of growth. Issues that need to be addressed are timing, standards and the transportation plan. There is also the need to identify an appropriate commercial/industrial growth rate. The City also most recognize that there is infrastructure in place and the City needs to use it. The Comp Plan being presented is the Task Forces best guess and can be changed following the community forums. All the community forums should be held in February and March. REQUEST FROM ANOKA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR ELECTRICAL EASEMENT IN OUTLOT A, WEST OAKS OF BALD EAGLE, RICK DEGARDNER PAGE 2 • • • • • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 21, 1998 Anoka Electric Cooperative is proposing to improve electrical service to the West Oaks subdivision in the southeast corner of Lino Lakes. They are requesting that the City give them an easement over Outlot A in which to place their utility wire. Directional boring will be used to install the services which will minimize the impact on the area. In exchange, Anoka Electric Cooperative will perform some "in kind" service in Lino Lakes. This matter is on the Council agenda for Monday evening. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING A TRAIL EASEMENT, CLEARWATER CREEK, 2ND ADDITION, RICK DEGARDNER Rick used the video player to show the Council the location of the proposed trail. It was noted that the trail was platted on the west property line of that subdiviai&Nettrrently there are some "old growth" trees in that area. Discussion followed -regarding the options available for construction of the trail. If the trail is moved to the °west side of thy' tree line, the trail will traverse through the back yard of a current reaidAghe developer would have to buy an easement for the trail. If the trail remains as it is platted. the trees will have to be removed. The third option would be to movee trail further east. Rick will continue to work with the develo on this atter. UPDATE, ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR ATHLETIC COMPLEX, RICK DEGARDNER Rick and Park Bo the northeast come acre parcel' \`Y cost betwee be needed to George Lindy would like to approach the landowner at lly i" . ve and Ash Street with a purchase agreement for a 70 tion of the parcel plus the athletic complex improvements would 0 and $6,000,000. Rick noted that a referendum for a bond would ance this entire project. Staff was asked to verify that the offer for the land is a reasonable offer. Staff was also asked to consult with the City Attorney regarding taking an option on the land at this time to tie up the land. A clause in the option would allow the City to back out of the purchase agreement if the referendum failed. Rick will have a purchase agreement prepared for Council consideration at their meeting Monday evening. CIVIC CAMPUS UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL PAGE 3 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 21, 1998 Brain presented a schematic report of the Village. He was asked to prepare a "tick" list noting the questions most asked about the project. Brian and Mary Alice Divine will attend the next work session and present details on the plan. Land Swap - The land swap between the City and Anoka County for the property on which the civic buildings will be constructed is "on -track". The Metropolitan Council, owner of the parcel to be swapped to Lino Lakes, is expected to take final action on February 12, 1998. The property that will be swapped to Anoka County for the civic center site. Currently the land that the City will swap is owned by Ed Vaughan. The City is taking title to the property through an eminent domain proceeding. This action will be completed on February 18, 1998. Mr. Vaughan has agreed that this is the best use of the land. The issue of compensation for the land has not been decided. It is expected that by the d of February, the civic center site will belong to the City. The civic center site needs MUSA before construction can\proceed. This item is scheduled for a public hearing before the Council on Monday evening. Chris asked Brian to give a report about community idents session. ation signs at the next work Brian is preparing an expense report proposal He will bring this to the next work session. Kim asked Brian to resp PAULA SCHLOER';l USE OF THE FUNDS U fax``regarding the current Police Department building. Q ST TO DELAY RECOMMENDATION FOR THE UNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) VARY 9,1998, RANDY SCHUMACHER There will b-' meeting on Thursday evening at Anoka County regarding the CDBG program. Paula would like to delay action on this matter to allow her to prepare a response to the meeting. Paula will bring this item to the City Council on February 9th. Each Council Member gave their input as to how the CDBG funds should be used: - Andy was very specific as follows: ACCAP $3,000 Alexandra House $3,000 ARC $ 500 CEAP $1,000 FLYSB $5,000 Meals on Wheels $2,000 RISE - $1,500 PAGE 4 • • • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 21, 1998 Lino Lakes Senior Program $18,515 John explained that the Senior Program was at the top of his list. He also felt that the FLYSB should have full funding. RISE and the other programs could be funded at a lesser rate. Caroline said that the Senior Program was at the top of her list. She asked for more information regarding the North Anoka County Meals on Wheels. Kim said that the Senior Program was also at the top of her list. She also had Meals on Wheels, FLYSB and the Alexandra House on her list Staff was asked to provide information regarding who received funding last year. Election Signs - Chief Pecchia was asked to keep posted regarding c : aig signs on City streets. American Legion - Andy updated the Council on the Amric ,egion's attempt to find a permanent site for their post in Lino Lakes. They a e considerse property located next the Police Department building. They plan to build restaurant, bingo hall, club rooms and a social hall. They are working with Brim and'`Gay Uhde on this matter. Brian explained that it has been anEDAAB goal to get those lots on the tax rolls. He would like a master plan for all of the lots including the Police Department building. Chris said that he feltthe t explained there is,, 1999. Anoka Co class to all s County to gi systems. ter would be a good location for the Legion. Brian the town center, however, it would not be available until is=;:System Maintenance Class - Anoka County is offering a free c systems owners. Andy has the name of a contact person at Anoka to property owners who have financial difficulties replacing their failing Elections - Marilyn explained that a primary election was held to determine the Democratic candidate for the legislative seat vacated by Mr. Doug Swenson. The regular election will be held January 28, 1998. Birch Street Speed Limit - Chris noted there are a lot of residents who are concerned about the speed limit on Birch Street. John explained that if a speed study is conducted, the speed limit could be increased. He suggested some other action be taken. • Dave Pecchia will rent a speed trailer and park it at several locations along Birch Street to remind drivers that they are speeding. PAGE 5 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 21, 1998 Update on Police Department Discussions - Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Blaine have had discussions regarding a consolidated police department similar to the Centennial Fire District organization. The concerns expressed have been mostly operational. One of the concerns is personnel. The Blaine Police Department is adamant that if they take the territory, they will not take the personnel. This also would be the position of Lino Lakes. Each police department has its own culture. No two (2) departments are the same. A consolidated department would present many concerns if personnel were to unit. At this time, Circle Pines is in discussion with Anoka County and the City of Blaine. Staff was asked to define this City's policing standards and be prepared to discuss options for policing at the next work session. Dave explained that if the other cities do contract with the County for olice,p 'otection, he would demand a contract with Anoka County to balance the calls that the Lino Lakes Police Department would be taking outside of this City. Kim said that she preferred consolidation or a contract. Chris said that Hugo is not a "player". He would not be interested in anything other than a contract with Centerville. John said that a commission idea such as the Centennial Fire District seems most efficient. However, the funding mechanism would be a problem as well as the growing number of calls in Lexington. e favored a contract if the contract price was right. REGULAR AGE All items on alar agenda were discussed. The meeting as adjourned at 9:20 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved on May 10, 1999. f Viger, Deputy ar Council meeting held K " berl an, Mayor PAGE 6 • • •